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7.   Plug in blower power cord.

a.  If your firebox is installed as a freestanding 

unit, determine whether the power cord 

will exit the left side or the right side of the 

firebox. Install 1 plastic bushing provided 

into the 1 

1

/

2

" hole in the floor support on 

the exit side. Install the second plastic 

bushing provided into the 1 

1

/

2

" hole in the 

outer casing through which the power cord 

will exit (see Figure 11). Route power cord 

through both plastic bushings and plug the 

power cord into a 3-prong grounded wall 

receptacle near the firebox.

b. If  your  firebox  installation  is  recessed 

and/or pre-wired, see 

Built-In Installation 

of Blower Accessory

, column 2.

8.   Turn on power to duplex outlet if previously 

turned off per the warning in step 1.

9.   Check to make sure that the power cord is com-

pletely clear of the blower wheel and that there 

are no other foreign objects in blower wheel. 

Turn blower on and check for operation.

  WARNING:  Never  touch  the 

blower wheel while in operation.

10.  Peel off the backing paper and stick the sup-

plied wiring diagram decal on the firebox 

bottom  approximately  12"  in  front  of  the 

blower.

11.  Replace bottom of firebox. 

Note: 

Make sure 

the back of the firebox bottom slides under 

the rear of the firebrick (lift the firebrick up if 

necessary.)

12.  Reattach firebox bottom using 4 screws re-

moved in step 1. 

Note:

 

Discard the remaining 

hardware items.

13.  Install the log set heater according to the instal-

lation instructions supplied with the heater.

INSTALLATION

Continued

notiCe: a qualified electrician 

must connect electrical wiring to 

duplex outlet for built-in instal-

lation. follow all local codes. in 

absence  of  local  codes  follow 

The  National  Electrical  Code 

ANSI/NFPA 70

.

built-In Installation of blower Accessory

1.  Before replacing bottom of firebox, remove 

screw holding duplex outlet to the support 

bracket in the bottom of firebox. Remove 

duplex outlet.

2.  Clamp electrical cable into firebox through 

smallest hole in outer casing using strain relief 

provided.

3.  Route wires from electrical box through hole 

in side of heater and hole in support bracket 

(see Figure 12).

4.  Connect  wires  from  the  electrical  box  to 

duplex outlet. Match wire colors to those 

indicated on duplex outlet. Be sure to connect 

ground wire.

5.  Replace duplex outlet with screw.

6.  Plug blower power cord into duplex outlet.

7.  Replace bottom of firebox.

Figure 11 - Installing Plastic Bushing for 

Power Cord

Plastic 
Bushing 

Figure 12 - Routing Blower Accessory 

Power Cord for Built-In Installation 

Screw

Blower 
Power Cord

Support Bracket

Cables From 
Electrical Source

Duplex 
Outlet

Blower

operating the Blower

Light your gas appliance with the blower off. After 

about 15 minutes, turn the blower on to deliver 

heated air at the top louvers. The blower features 

a variable control which allows you to select the 

speed you desire.

Note

: Periodically check the louvers of the firebox 

and remove any dust, dirt or other obstructions.

Summary of Contents for LogMate FB32CA

Page 1: ...eater for the minimum fireplace size requirement Do not install an appliance in this firebox unless this firebox meets the minimum dimen sions required for the installation This firebox has been teste...

Page 2: ...anufacturer Table of Contents Safety Information 3 Local Codes 4 Unpacking 4 Product Specifications 4 Product Features 5 Locating Firebox 5 Air for Combustion and Ventilation 6 Installation 8 Illustra...

Page 3: ...or other flammable material on or near firebox Neverplaceanyobjects on the firebox or logs Carefully supervise young chil dren when they are in the room with firebox Fireboxfrontandscreenbecome very...

Page 4: ...he National Electri cal Code ANSI NFPA70 latest edition Available from American National Standards Institute Inc 1430 Broadway New York NY 10018 National Fire Protection Association Inc Batterymarch P...

Page 5: ...outside venting or chimney making installation easy and inexpensive When used without the blower models FB32CA and NLFB32C only the firebox requires no electricity making it ideal for emergency backu...

Page 6: ...ks around doors and windows may provide enough fresh air for combustion and ventila tion However in buildings of unusually tight con struction you must provide additional fresh air Unusually tight con...

Page 7: ...ts to the outdoors Example Gas water heater _________ Btu Hr Vent free heater _________ Btu Hr Total _________ Btu Hr AIR FOR COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION Continued 4 Compare the maximum Btu Hr the spac...

Page 8: ...Grills Into Adjoining Room Option 1 12 12 Outlet Air Ventilated Attic Outlet Air Inlet Air Inlet Air Ventilated Crawl Space To Crawl Space To Attic Figure 5 Ventilation Air from Outdoors IMPORTANT Do...

Page 9: ...NG Maintain the minimum clearances If you can provide greater clearances from floor ceiling and adjoining wall Carefully follow the instructions below This will ensure safe installation Minimum Cleara...

Page 10: ...ort directed upward Align the holes in top mounting tabs of blower with holes in wall of wrapper see Figure 9 Using 2 screws provided mount blower and tighten screws securely 3 Be certain that all wir...

Page 11: ...he remaining hardware items 13 Install the log set heater according to the instal lation instructions supplied with the heater INSTALLation Continued NOTICE A qualified electrician mustconnectelectric...

Page 12: ...n instructions included with the vent free gas log heater that is being installed 6 Replace firebox bottom and secure with screws INSTALLation Continued Figure 13 Removing Firebox Bottom Screws INSTAL...

Page 13: ...og set owner s manual 3 Carefully set firebox in front of rough open ing with back of firebox inside wall opening IMPORTANT If installing Brass Trim Kit GA6090 see instructions included with brass tri...

Page 14: ...www desatech com 105604 01K 14 Illustrated Parts Breakdown Models FB32NCA and NLFB32NC 5 14 16 16 16 13 15 17 17 17 16 6 1 7 16 18 10 8 20 12 19 9 4 2 3 2 16 11 18...

Page 15: ...12 103809 01 Screen Rod 2 13 103816 01 Firebox Insulation 1 14 101348 01 Firebox Support 2 15 101357 03 Outer Casing Top 1 16 M11084 26 Hex Head Screw 10 16 49 M11084 26 Hex Head Screw 10 16 46 17 098...

Page 16: ...www desatech com 105604 01K 16 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN Models FB32CA and NLFB32C 5 16 16 15 16 17 22 6 1 16 7 16 14 21 13 18 10 8 20 12 19 9 4 2 3 2 16 11 18 18...

Page 17: ...uter Shell Base 1 7 Firebox Wrapper 1 8 103297 01 Assembly Screen 2 9 103217 01CK Hood 1 10 103773 01 Front Assembly 1 11 Firebox Bottom 1 12 103809 01 Screen Rod 2 13 M12461 2 Screw Outlet Mounting 1...

Page 18: ...have your model and serial numbers of your heater ready You can also visit DESAHeating Products Techni cal Service web site at www desatech com Accessories Purchase these firebox accessories from your...

Page 19: ...th Dentil Molding CMA306FA 32 Light Oak Finish Traditional Design with Dentil Molding CMA312FB 32 Dark Oak Finish Classic Design W32KCSA 32 Cherry Finish Neo Classical Design W32KPA 32 Painted White N...

Page 20: ...heater MUST be installed by a qualified installer in accordance with all local codes and instructions furnished with the unit This warranty does not apply to parts that are not in original condition b...

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